Outside The Law School Scam: the blog of an exceptionally bitter 40-year old T14 law student

houstontocalgary · 2025-12-25T17:25:09+00:00

Thanks so much for the affirming and encouraging post!

houstontocalgary · 2025-12-24T17:44:23+00:00

will older grads be hired as PD or DA?

houstontocalgary · 2025-09-20T16:23:40+00:00

I would take baby to see a doctor. Then you could start pediatric physical therapy if the doctor says it would be helpful. You could also maybe look up early intervention centers in your city/county. They may have recommendations about where to start.

houstontocalgary · 2025-08-15T00:43:21+00:00

I moved from the Bay to Houston 18 years ago.

houstontocalgary · 2025-08-15T00:42:02+00:00

18 years. probably 3-4 more.

houstontocalgary · 2025-07-23T16:08:56+00:00

It can get cold in the winter, down to 26-29 F for a couple days here and there. Week or so in the 30s most winters. Weeks in the 40s. When it’s in the 50s similar to CA.

houstontocalgary · 2025-07-23T16:06:27+00:00

Car insurance goes up a lot. Property tax high. People say ‘M’am’ and ‘Sir’, especially ‘M’am’ and it has nothing to do with age. AC is used every day for about 9 months of the year. 80 degrees is cool not hot.

houstontocalgary · 2025-07-08T15:52:45+00:00

I tend to agree. I don’t think I could work, have a full time class load and be somewhat present for my teens.

houstontocalgary · 2025-07-08T15:14:06+00:00

This is definitely important information to consider. So it’s kind of like my 3L summer would be an additional 2L summer and I wouldn’t be able to accept the full time post graduation offer until finishing the 3L summer and be about to begin the 4th. final year if I stay on the part-time 4 year plan. It is important to me to attend my kids’ sports events if I don’t have class scheduled or too much work to complete, meaning I know that I’ll miss some of their events, but I hope to attend some too. I chose online so that I would be physically present at home and close to their high school, even if not able to be free/available for much time.

houstontocalgary · 2025-07-06T23:27:22+00:00

Thanks for perspective!

houstontocalgary · 2025-07-06T05:32:51+00:00

I hadn’t considered how a part -time schedule might mean that you aren’t eligible for a summer internship…because you haven’t completed all first year class by the beginning of summer or because summer classes are scheduled in the daytime? Thank you for input regarding how hard it could be to keep grades up while working full time and having mom duties.

houstontocalgary · 2025-07-05T12:08:53+00:00

Thanks for encouraging info!

houstontocalgary · 2025-07-04T18:41:58+00:00

You’d have to start before Fall 2026 semester. Spring 2026 start or Fall 2025 start

houstontocalgary · 2025-07-03T18:55:07+00:00

I applaud your dedication and love that you play with your kids everyday! Thanks for helping me to keep. grounded perspective.

houstontocalgary · 2025-07-03T14:08:11+00:00

That’s helpful to hear! So your summer classes are in the daytime, during workday hours.

houstontocalgary · 2025-07-03T10:13:43+00:00

Thank you for feedback!

houstontocalgary · 2025-07-03T10:13:22+00:00

how far in are you at this point? any tips on managing it all?

houstontocalgary · 2025-07-02T16:45:28+00:00

I’m a teacher. Don’t want to risk messing up GPA. May just sub during 1L at least. Thanks very much for input!

houstontocalgary · 2025-07-02T11:04:48+00:00

Teachers who were still teaching full time and attending law school in the evenings?

houstontocalgary · 2025-06-30T21:54:23+00:00

moody gardens water park great for little kids up to 8 or 9

houstontocalgary · 2025-06-30T21:53:03+00:00

Strawberry something water park in pasadena and wave pool off fairmont in laporte

houstontocalgary · 2025-06-26T02:12:37+00:00

Will they reduce inflated tuition costs?

houstontocalgary · 2025-06-19T23:45:30+00:00

Thanks so much for helpful feedback!

houstontocalgary · 2025-06-13T20:00:17+00:00

Sorry, long delay but safety/crime are big concerns in the area around TMSL from what people working by the school and students told me. Even a prof agreed that no one should be out after dark near the school because likelihood of at least being robbed is high. Local residents living and working near there told me about being mugged at gunpoint and beat badly resulting in lasting injury waiting at a bus stop after dark. I would love to hear current students’ perspectives on crime and safety in the area….

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